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COSTLY

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Costly.

How to pronounce costly:

US

Costly - as an adjective satellite

Entailing great loss or sacrifice

Example: "A dearly-won victory"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dearly-won

Having a high price

Example: "Costly jewelry"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dearhigh-pricedpriceypricy

Costly - as an adjective

Of high cost; expensive.

Example: "A costly activity"

Example Sentences

"Buying a luxury car can be costly."
"The repairs for my car were more costly than I expected."
"Eating out every night is a costly habit."
"The company faced a costly lawsuit."
"Education can be a costly investment."
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Word Game Points

Is COSTLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, costly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COSTLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is COSTLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, costly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COSTLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is COSTLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, costly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COSTLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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